Joseph Njogu Njunge v Republic [2021] KEHC 975 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 975
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 975 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 December 2021
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for revision of sentenceCoramG. W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The application lacks merit and is dismissed.
Facts
The Applicant was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant is entitled to a sentence review under Section 9(2) of the Sexual Offences Act.
- Whether the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years can be varied or reduced.
Reasoning
The Applicant was sentenced under Section 9(2) of the Sexual Offences Act, which provides for a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years. The court cannot vary the sentence as it was legal.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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